An extension of the deep water container terminal in Ringaskiddy is “vital” for the southern region’s future economic wellbeing.

The owner of Fr Ted Crilly’s parochial house has hit out at fresh Government plans to construct visitor facilities at Mullaghmore in the Burren.

Waste management firm Indaver has dropped an appeal against costs awarded against it following a legal action in which a judge said its behaviour amounted to an abuse of process.

An Bord Pleanála has granted permission for Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Ltd’s (GIIL) proposed milk powder development at the IDA site at Belview, Co Kilkenny.

A judge described legal proceedings being brought by a small rural community against a local authority and An Bord Pleanála as “very complex and important for all concerned’’.

A regional airport is opposing plans for a wind farm, on the grounds that it may cause hazards for aircraft using the facility.

An ancient river valley community is taking legal proceedings against Kerry County Council over plans to extract water from a river to supply Kenmare town.

The future of a Kerry medical centre is uncertain as three GP practices have begun the process of relocating, following a ruling by An Bord Pleanála.

The Port of Cork may seek private sector investment to help it develop new cargo-handling facilities in Ringaskiddy.

A planned €16m sports academy at the Institute of Technology Tralee has been delayed due to funding problems.

Rival backers of multimillion- euro events centre projects in Cork have welcomed news that public investment may be available to help get the scheme off the ground.

Cork’s city manager has invited the private sector to pitch for public funding in a bid to secure the development of a large-scale events centre in the city.

After two routes for a bypass of Adare were rejected after years of talks, Limerick County Council is now embarking on a third attempt to get the road project underway.

Proposals to continue using the Reeks Gateway building in Killarney as a medical centre are meeting with further planning delays.

A fresh bid will be made tonight to kickstart the development of a publicly funded multimillion-euro conference centre in Cork.

Plans for the €40m Shannon Bridge Crossing are heading for choppy waters after a leading environmental campaigner confirmed his intention to seek a judicial review.

In the aftermath of a building boom dogged by poor planning and a tribunal that found corruption rife in the system, the Cabinet has approved proposals to establish a planning regulator.

The thumbs down has been given to a district heating system capable of providing cheaper hot water for 5,000 homes in Killarney.

Planners are confident of getting the green light from An Bord Pleanála to build a new town in Co Cork, despite the current economic climate.

An Bord Pleanála has given the green light to National Roads Authority (NRA) plans for a €100m upgrade of the Jack Lynch Tunnel/Dunkettle interchange.